Operator

NATURE OF WORK:

Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the construction and maintenance of public facilities

and highways requiring the operation of heavy mechanical equipment.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the supervision of the Highway Superintendent or a designated supervisor.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operates heavy equipment such as bulldozers, cranes, drag-lines, back hoes, front-end

loaders, road graders, power-driven shovels, power-driven rollers.

May operate mechanical equipment such as trucks, snow plows, rollers, pay loaders, eductors, sewer machines, compressors, jack hammers, chain saws, scoop buckets, power pickup sweepers, wing and rotary plows and lawn mowers.

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks as laborer.

Cleans and routinely greases assigned vehicles and equipment.

Does related work as required.

Ability to establish and maintain effective and courteous working relationships with

Town Officials, public officials, the general public, other departments and agencies, and coworkers.

Regular attendance is a requirement of this position.

*****The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work

that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude

them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the

position.*****

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:

At least three (3) years employment in the construction and maintenance field or an allied

field including two (2) years employment in the special skill or in lieu thereof, an equivalent

combination of experience and training.

Considerable ability to operate heavy mechanical equipment.

Considerable knowledge of the processes, materials and tools used in the particular skill.

Considerable ability to use and make repairs to tools and mechanical equipment required

in the particular skill.

Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of construction and maintenance work.

Ability to use laboring tools and vehicles and motorized equipment.

Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.

Ability to read and comprehend procedures, policies, documents, and directives that are

necessary to the safe performance of the job.

Ability to operate vehicles requiring a CDL license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical and psychological examinations, as may be required during employment. Drug

screening will be required.

Criminal background and driving record checks are required prior to employment.

Means of transportation.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

One (1) year full-time work experience in a construction trade or municipal public works

capacity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Considerable physical strength and stamina.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to: talk; hear;

speak; stand; walk, bend; twist; balance, stoop or crouch; sit; climb stairs to various levels; use hands, fingers wrist for repetitive motion; handle/feel objects; reach; drive; get in and out of vehicles; tolerate exposure to weather, domestic animals and environmental allergens. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Continuous visual acuity including close vision and the ability to adjust focus and normal audio ability.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in outside weather

conditions as well as various inside environments. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts; in precarious places; and is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

The employee must be free from mental and/or physical disorders which would interfere

with performance of duties as described, and have the ability to maintain his/her composure with the public and co-workers in everyday, stressful and emergency situations. Employee may occasionally have to function in situations where subjected to aggressive physical and/or verbal behavior.

*****This job description does not constitute an employment agreement or contract

between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the

needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.*****

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE:

Must possess and maintain valid Class A Connecticut Commercial Drivers License.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.09 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person

Salary : $31